Mantis MR-1 vs SR
Side-by-side comparison of Mantis MR-1 (Mantis Robotics) and SR (DAIHEN) — specs, pricing, Robo Index, and verified deployments. Updated daily.
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Layer 1: Identity & Trust
Manufacturer Country
- Mantis MR-1United States
- SRJapan
Year First Available
- Mantis MR-12026
- SR1983
Verified Deployments
- Mantis MR-10 Deployments
- SR0 Deployments
Layer 2: Operational
Availability Status
- Mantis MR-1ACTIVE
- SRACTIVE
Arm Mechanics
Reach
- Mantis MR-1900 mm
- SR—
Repeatability
- Mantis MR-1±0.03 mm
- SR—
Payload
- Mantis MR-15 kg
- SR—
Degrees of Freedom
- Mantis MR-1—
- SR6
Performance
Duty Cycle
- Mantis MR-1not specified
- SR—
Safety
Safety Category
- Mantis MR-1Cat.3 PLd
- SR—
Dual Check Safety
- Mantis MR-1Yes
- SR—
Controller & Programming
Controller Model
- Mantis MR-1Mantis Robot Controller (unnamed)
- SRAX series controller (co-developed with Nachi-Fujikoshi)
Teach Pendant Type
- Mantis MR-1—
- SRwired button
Offline Programming
- Mantis MR-1Mantis Studio
- SR—
Digital Twin Support
- Mantis MR-1Yes
- SR—
Commercial
Service Network
- Mantis MR-1global
- SRglobal
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| Layer 1: Identity & Trust | ||
| Manufacturer Country (values differ) | United States | Japan |
| Year First Available (values differ) | 2026 | 1983 |
| Verified Deployments | 0 Deployments | 0 Deployments |
| Layer 2: Operational | ||
| Availability Status | ACTIVE | ACTIVE |
| Layer 3: Category Specific | ||
| Arm Mechanics | ||
| Reach (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 900 mm | — |
| Repeatability (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | ±0.03 mm | — |
| Payload (priority for Manufacturing buyers) (values differ) | 5 kg | — |
| Degrees of Freedom (values differ) | — | 6 |
| Performance | ||
| Duty Cycle (values differ) | not specified | — |
| Safety | ||
| Safety Category (values differ) | Cat.3 PLd | — |
| Dual Check Safety (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Controller & Programming | ||
| Controller Model (values differ) | Mantis Robot Controller (unnamed) | AX series controller (co-developed with Nachi-Fujikoshi) |
| Teach Pendant Type (values differ) | — | wired button |
| Offline Programming (values differ) | Mantis Studio | — |
| Digital Twin Support (values differ) | Yes | — |
| Commercial | ||
| Service Network | global | global |
Insufficient data for full comparison
The following fields had no data for any of the selected robots: Price Range (USD), Battery / Shift Runtime, Path Accuracy, Max TCP Speed, Robot Weight, IP Rating (Arm), IP Rating (Wrist), Cycle Time (25/305/25), MTBF, Vibration Damping, Safety I/O Pairs, E-Stop Response, Safe Zone Count, Programming Languages, Communication Protocols, ROS-Industrial Support, IoT / Cloud Platform, Cybersecurity Certs, Predictive Maintenance, Tool Flange Standard, Tool Changer (ISO), Internal Cable Routing, Pneumatic Lines, Electrical Lines, Price (USD), Warranty, Spare Parts Lead Time, Expected Service Life
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Frequently asked
Who makes Mantis MR-1 and SR?
Mantis MR-1 is made by Mantis Robotics, based in US. SR is made by DAIHEN, based in JP.
When were Mantis MR-1 and SR launched?
Mantis MR-1 launched in 2026. SR launched in 1983.
How do Mantis MR-1 and SR compare on the Robo Index?
Mantis MR-1 grades A on the Robo Index. SR grades AA. The Robo Index is a credibility grade (AAA … C) that blends commercial maturity, verified deployments, company standing, and independent coverage — see methodology for the full breakdown.
Are Mantis MR-1 and SR in the same category?
Both robots are classified as Industrial Arm on Robolist. Filters and ranking treat them as direct alternatives.
What is the realistic total cost of ownership for Industrial Arm robots?
Hardware cost is one input. Industrial Arm TCO also includes integration, training, downtime, and end-of-life. Our breakdown: TCO of a 6-Axis Arm Cell: Hardware, EOAT, Integration, Programming.
What should a buyer ask vendors when choosing between Mantis MR-1 and SR?
Spec sheets only show part of the story. Useful vendor questions cover support, lifecycle, integration cost, and references. We have a buyer-focused checklist: Industrial Arm Vendor Selection: Capability Matrices and Proof Points.
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About this comparison
Mantis MR-1 vs SR compares two robots in the industrial-arm category. All data is sourced from manufacturer spec sheets, verified deployments, and third-party filings; see our methodology for how the Robo Index is calculated.